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Offline Rolf

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Has anyone tried rust blueing a flintlock?
« on: November 15, 2009, 09:09:33 PM »
Has anyone tried to rust blue a flintlock? Can the hammer and frizzen be rust blued?

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Re: Has anyone tried rust blueing a flintlock?
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2009, 11:43:35 PM »
Yes.  Just brown(rust) and boil in water.
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Re: Has anyone tried rust blueing a flintlock?
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2009, 11:45:45 PM »
Quote from: Rolfkt on November 15, 2009, 09:09:33 PM
Has anyone tried to rust blue a flintlock? Can the hammer and frizzen be rust blued?

Best regards

Rolfkt

Not the lock but it should work OK.
I would have it case hardened in colors. Will result in a smoother, faster lock.
But thats just me.

Dan
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Re: Has anyone tried rust blueing a flintlock?
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2009, 06:07:43 AM »
Here's a link to one I rust blued --both lock and barrel-- in 1984.

http://www.flintriflesmith.com/GunshopEraGuns/eagle_box.htm

The inside of the lock was left bright.

Gary
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